In the treatment of foot drop, a variety of equipment and devices and a patient-centered approach can help patients maximize their goals. By Jennifer S. McWain, MHS, PT, of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Grand Rapids, Mich.

An electrogoniometer developed by two former students is a motion evaluation tool that can allow healthcare professionals to skip repeated x-rays for patients with back pain, allowing them to avoid radiation exposure.

An online course from MedBridge Education is designed to provide a broad overview of the Observational Gait Analysis (OGA) system as well as examine the principles of lower-extremity bracing for the neurologic population.

ImPACT Applications Inc, developer of the ImPACT Test and ImPACT Concussion Management Model, has announced a partnership with King-Devick (K-D) to support a multidimensional approach to concussion management and assessment in athletes.

Researchers at San Diego State University (SDSU) have developed software and an inexpensive balance board that reportedly can measure balance with 99% accuracy and aid in objective diagnosis of concussions in the clinic or on the sidelines.

The Mayo Clinic will be working with Northern Arizona University (NAU) this fall to test the feasibility of using a telemedicine robot to assess athletes who have a suspected concussion during football games.